Blatant
/ˈbleɪtənt/
Definitions
Obvious and unacceptable.
/ˈbleɪtənt/
Conspicuously or offensively obvious; brazen.
His blatant disrespect for authority got him into trouble.
💡 Simply: Very obvious and not hidden.
More Examples
The blatant disregard for safety regulations led to an accident.
How It's Used
"The politician's blatant lies were exposed by the media."
"Her blatant disregard for the rules was shocking."
From Middle Dutch *blatant, from Old French *blatant, present participle of blamer "to blame, scold". The meaning shifted from "noisy" to "obvious" and then to "shamelessly obvious."
While the word's core meaning has remained consistent, its usage has shifted from primarily describing noisy sounds to emphasizing the obviousness and often negative connotations of an action or statement.
Memory tip
Think of a 'blatant' lie being so loud and obvious it's hard to ignore.